Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
A Shadow in the Ember
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
About this book
Born into a life of shadows and secrets, Seraphena Mierel was never meant to have a future of her own. As a Maiden promised to the gods, she is expected to fulfill a desperate bargain to save her kingdom from the encroaching Rot. Yet, behind the veil of her holy duty lies a much darker truth: Sera is an assassin, trained to infiltrate the court of the Primal of Death, seduce him, and end his life before he can destroy her people.
This gripping urban fantasy plunges readers into a world of ancient power and blood-soaked destiny. As the first installment of the Flesh and Fire series, it expands the beloved Blood and Ash universe with a high-stakes enemies-to-lovers narrative. The tension escalates as Sera finds her resolve crumbling under the unexpected kindness and magnetic pull of the very man she was sworn to kill.
For fans of paranormal romance, this story delivers the perfect blend of spice, sass, and supernatural intrigue. Between the fated mates trope and the complex dynamics of royalty, the narrative keeps you breathless. If you are looking for a captivating tale where life and death collide, this is a dangerous, addictive read you will not want to put down.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- 1952457793
Reader Reviews
January 30, 2026
This is such an amazing series! The writing is so well done and ties you into the story. Love the found family and fated mates. )
May 12, 2023
This book is all the spice, sass, and romance I need in my life! I love it so very much. I read the ACOTR series first and honestly I'm alittle upset that I didn't read this first because ohhhhhh mama! 😍. Jennifer writes like I think sometimes, I swear 🫡. I also love that she is actually friends with the author for the ACOTR series. I feel like in some way they play off eachother (the authors not the books), and bounce ideas around. The series are completely different. This is like if you...
May 12, 2023
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) This book is all the spice, sass, and romance I need in my life! I love it so very much. I read the ACOTR series first and honestly I'm alittle upset that I didn't read this first because ohhhhhh mama! 😍. Jennifer writes like I think sometimes, I swear 🫡. I also love that she is actually friends with the author for the ACOTR series. I feel like in some way they play off eachother...
November 19, 2022
*spoiler free* This is going to be such a great companion series! Jennifer always captivates my attention with her characters and their amazing stories. She draws me in with each word and makes it very difficult to put the book down. She writes in such a way that makes me feel very connected to her main female characters and this book was no exception. Highly recommend!! )
January 6, 2023
To put it simple..I'm OBSESSED with this author and this book and the series it's apart of. That's it. Just read the book. )
